JAMB Government 1985 Question 44

Question 44

Public Corporations

Public corporations are established mainly to

  1. A.cater for the welfare of their board members
  2. B.give advice to the government on commerce
  3. C.co-ordinate the affairs of several ministries
  4. D.provide essential services and amenities on a commercial basis
  5. E.develop the rural areas
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (provide essential services and amenities on a commercial basis)

Explanation

Public corporations, such as NEPA or the Railway Corporation, supply essential services on business lines while owned by government.